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Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies for Cozy Fall Vibes

Enjoy the comforting flavors of Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies, a delightful autumn treat perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Use pure, not spiced
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cloves
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 0.5 cup Maple Syrup
Optional Mix-ins
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts Omit for nut-free version
  • Coarse Sugar For topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and cream butter with sugars until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time and mix well. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. Fold in pumpkin puree until fully blended with the batter.
  4. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet batter until just mixed.
  6. Stir in maple syrup until evenly blended.
  7. Fold in optional pecans or walnuts if using.
  8. Chill the dough for at least 2 hours, or overnight if possible.
  9. Prepare baking sheets lined with parchment paper and preheat the oven again.
  10. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spacing them apart.
  11. If desired, sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking.
  12. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.
  13. Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential for enhanced flavor and texture.

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